This extends its run by three weeks

Playwrights Horizons's world premiere production of Melissa James Gibson's comedy, This, extends its run by three weeks and will now play through to 4 Jan 2010.

The comedy opened at Playwrights Horizons Mainstage on 3 Dec 2009, following previews from 6 Nov, and was originally scheduled to close on 13 Dec 2009.

The show opened to mixed, but mostly favourable reviews: A compelling spell (NY Post); Razor-sharp ... comedy (Back Stage); Tough-minded and funny (AP); Little action and less plot (Variety).

This: Everyone's worried about Jane. Her husband's been dead a year. Her daughter is ten. Her poetry's lost its muse. Her friends aren't that happy either. Her married friends are struggling. Her gay friend is lonely. And Jane's blind date with the French doctor (without borders) is complicated.

Directed byDaniel Aukin, This features Julianne Nicholson (Jane), Louis Cancelmi (Jean-Pierre), Eisa Davis (Marell), Glenn Fitzgerald (Alan) and Darren Pettie (Tom).

The production features sets by Louisa Thompson, costumes by Maiko Matsushima, lighting by Matt Frey and sound design by Matt Tierney.